The Confederation of African Football has announced the mode of qualification from the group stages of the 2012 African Cup of Nations. According to Caf's regulations, Article 72, in the event where two or more teams are tied on points after the conclusion of the group matches, the ranking of the teams shall be established according to the following criteria: 72.1. Greater number of points obtained in the matches between the teams in question; 72.2. The best goal difference in the matches between the teams; 72.3. Greater number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned; 72.4. Goal difference in all group matches; 72.5. Greatest number of goals scored in all the group matches; 72.6. Fair Play points system taking into account the number of yellow and red cards; 72.7. Drawing of lots by CAF Organising Committee.